Jim Schwartz

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- New team. Same old brash and bold Rex Ryan. The Buffalo Bills' new coach opened his inaugural news conference with the team Wednesday by tapping the microphone and saying: "Is this thing on? Because it's going to be on." Outlining his objectives, Ryan said the job is his last chance to prove himself. He vowed to build the Bills into "a bully" and said he has an additional chip on his shoulder after being fired by the New York Jets. Ryan maintained the New England Patriots — the Jets — remain as the AFC East team he wants to beat the most. Though he stopped short of guaranteeing Buffalo winning a Super Bowl, Ryan did...

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